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BJP General secretary Keshav Prasad had filed the case against the Karnataka Congress, Gandhi, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president and deputy CM DK Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah (then leader of Opposition) ahead of the 2023 assembly polls.
MoS Somanna & Karandlaje hail HC stand on Jan Aushadhi Kendras, slam Siddaramaiah
The Karnataka High Court has overturned a government decision to shut down Jan Aushadhi Kendras in government hospitals. Union Ministers Somanna and Karandlaje hailed the verdict, saying it protects the right to health for the poor.
The Centre has adopted a franchise-led model for the operation of JAKs and targeted 25,000 new centres by March 2027. There were 16,912 JAKs opened across the country, including 1480 in Karnataka, till June 30, 2025.
Imports, weak demand weigh on tur prices as new crop hits market
Centre approves purchase of 9.67 lakh tonnes at MSP in Karnataka for 2025-26 season
Karnataka Congress MLA's Rape Shocker In Leadership Remarks
Karnataka Congress lawmaker Iqbal Hussain kicked up a row Thursday after using the Hindi word for 'rape' 'balatkaar' in a poorly-phrased comment about the leadership struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar.
The Minister cited confusion over the extent of deemed forest in Karnataka and the problems being faced by farmers
Karnataka: Police take action against inciteful social media posts
Mangaluru: Police have registered a case on their own after discovering a series of alarming and provocative posts on Instagram, allegedly aimed at inciting communal hatred, glorifying violence and threatening revenge attacks in the city. According to the FIR, filed by Police Sub-inspector Anita Nikkam of the Kankanady Town Police Station, the officer who was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Future Makers Conclave at BTS 2025: A new movement in Indias deeptech revolution
The inaugural Future Makers Conclave at BTS 2025 brought astronauts, unicorn founders, and 143 new Elevate startups together, signaling Karnataka's bold play to become the world's deeptech capital.
Karnataka Attracts 1.91 Lakh Crore FDI in 2.5 Years: MB Patil
Between 202223 and October 2025, Karnataka received 1,886 project proposals expected to create 6,92,545 jobs
670 Kudremukh Families Opt for Relocation, Says Karnataka Govt
The minister said the government has already provided compensation to 356 families residing within the Kudremukh forest area
Behind silicon shine: 2000 children forced to enter into wedlock in Karnataka in 3 years
Karnataka faces a stark reality of child marriages, with thousands of attempted and solemnized unions recorded. Despite its tech image, the issue spans urban and rural areas, driven by tradition, poverty, and safety fears. The government is intensifying efforts with new committees and awareness drives, aiming for zero child marriages.
Band Baaja Gang Steals Gold Worth Rs 51 Lakh In Seconds At Wedding In Karnataka
The investigation team travelled to MP and remained in disguise for 15 days. They blended into local routine, quietly gathering leads, observing movements, and tracking chatter.
Poland confers high civilian honor on Bengaluru's Honorary Consul Raghu C.R.
Poland has conferred the prestigious Bene Merito distinction on Bengaluru's Honorary Consul Raghu Channarayapatna Rajappa for his outstanding contributions to strengthening PolandIndia ties, especially across Karnataka's tech, cultural, and academic sectors.
Speeding killed nearly 1.24 lakh people, non-wearing of helmet & seatbelt caused 39% deaths
Speeding remains the primary killer on Indian roads, causing nearly 70% of the 1.24 lakh road deaths in 2024. Non-usage of helmets and seatbelts also contributed significantly to fatalities. States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh reported alarmingly high numbers of speed-related deaths, highlighting a persistent challenge in road safety.
India is rapidly building a robust semiconductor ecosystem, attracting significant investments and initiating pilot production for advanced chips. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted this progress, emphasizing the nation's ambition to transition from a services-based IT industry to a product-based one. Leveraging its extensive digital infrastructure, including UPI and 5G, India aims for self-reliance in high-performance computing and AI.
Gold And Lithium Found In Karnataka, Yet Mining Stalled. Heres The Reason Why
Hidden beneath Karnatakas untouched forests lie gold and lithium reserves, yet a single missing clearance has frozen all work, a discovery caught between promise and protection
Greater Mysuru City Corporation to have more libraries
Officials urge people to submit site proposals at the earliest, as the initiative aims to benefit students and general readers across the expanded city area
MMCRIclearsdeck forconstruction of Unified OPDblock at K.R. Hospital in Mysuru
The project to centralise all outpatient department services was conceived a couple of years ago to address the heavy patient load at K.R. Hospital, which handles more than2,000 outpatients daily
Overstay parking charges implemented at Terminal 2 of Bengaluru airport from December 11
BIAL expects the enhanced pick-up measures will streamline passenger movement, reduce congestion, and improve safety, discipline, and overall convenience at arrival areas in the airport
Adds that the SIT has rightly booked the conspirators now
Bengaluru cybercrime gang dupes American and UK victims through fake Microsoft support scam
Bengaluru police busted a transnational cybercrime syndicate, arresting 21 suspects who impersonated Microsoft support to defraud American and UK citizens. The fraudsters targeted at least 150 victims, extorting an average of $10,000 each by citing fake FTC violations and demanding payment in Bitcoin. Three kingpins remain at large.
Karnataka has introduced a bill to combat hate speech and crimes, proposing up to 10 years in jail and a Rs 1 lakh fine. The legislation empowers authorities to remove harmful online content and aims to foster societal harmony. It defines hate speech as a serious offense, with provisions for victim compensation.
Breakdowns, accidents in e-bus fleet tarnishing Bengalurus image: Transport minister
Cabinet to decide today on allowing IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium
Bengaluru doctors warn of medical misinformation on social media, call for govt regulations
Police detain Panchamasali members during Daurjanya Dina march
Amendment proposes life term for fake drug offences; 11 other bills tabled in assembly
Karnataka Mulls Law To Cover Students, Transgender Persons Under Menstrual Leave
Draft offers monthly leave, attendance relief and protections against discrimination
Bill to curb hate speech tabled in Karnataka assembly
PTI Belagavi The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled in the state Assembly a bill to curb hate speech that proposed a jail term of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of Rs 1 lakh amid strong opposition from the BJP, which alleged that the move was aimed at snatching freedom of expression of [] The post Bill to curb hate speech tabled in Karnataka assembly appeared first on The Navhind Times .
BJP demands White Paper on status of implementation of promises for development of North Karnataka
Leader of the Opposition demands sacking of ministers who failed to hold periodic reviews on implementation of developmental projects in North Karnataka region
Think twice before ticking and saying yes to app permissions, warns top cop in Bengaluru
220kg of hydro ganja seized in 23 months at Kempegowda International Airport
Passenger caught at Kempegowda International Airport trying to smuggle in rare primates
Bill to curb hate speech tabled in K'taka Assembly; BJP opposes
Karnataka government has introduced a bill in the assembly to punish hate speeches. The proposed law seeks severe penalties for those inciting enmity between communities. The opposition BJP has vowed to block the legislation. The bill aims to maintain peace and order in the state. It also empowers officials to remove hate content from online platforms.
Alok Kumar promoted as director-general of police
Law But No Order: 236 dirty cops in Karnataka suspended
Medical officers of Karnataka health department protest curbs on in-service quota for PG courses
Festive order fiasco: Bengaluru gifting firm wins Rs 1.8 lakh refund after logo mix-up
4 Rescued Tiger Cubs Die At Karnataka Centre, Viral Infection Suspected
Four tiger cubs rescued by the Forest Department last month died at a rescue and rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of the city, officials said on Wednesday.
PM Modi Meets NDA Karnataka MPs, Calls For Stronger Public Connect
PM Modi individually asked each MP about the work underway in their constituencies and the core priorities they were focusing on.
Police cant summon rowdy-sheeters orally till framing of legal procedure: Karnataka High Court
Taking note of claim by the police that petitioner was involved in 24 criminal cases, the court said he should be given an opportunity to reform, notwithstanding his past
Renukaswamys resting place vandalised
Parents assault teacher for sexually harassing girl students
Temperature likely to remain below normal in Kburagi
Banners urge elected representatives to raise their voices in the session
Ktaka CID yet to get cracking on Bgavi fake call centre case
Teachers deputation: Commissioners order violated in Koppal
Dharwad residents hope legislature session will finally address long-ignored issues
Bengaluru stampede: KSCA steps up push to restart cricket at Chinnaswamy
Newly elected KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad is prioritizing the resumption of top-level cricket at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He met with Karnataka's Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to secure necessary permissions. Prasad also inspected the Belagavi stadium, emphasizing development across various state centers to revive cricket's glory.
Menstrual leave: Karnatakas is very progressive policy, govt tells HC
Karnataka government has defended its new menstrual leave policy in the high court. The policy grants women one day of paid leave per month. The government stated it was introduced after thorough study to ensure humane working conditions. Several companies have challenged the policy. The court will hear the matter further in January. The government intends to implement the policy.
U.S. company Virtusa buys city firm SmartSoC Solutions to sharpen its focus on semiconductors
As AI models become more complex and data centre investment surges globally, having in-house chip design capabilities is crucial,Nitesh Banga, Chief Executive Officer of Virtusa, said
Bifurcation hits parent universities financially in Karnataka
Cabinet today likely to discuss and clear Bill on internal quota
While a meeting with Dalit Ministers was held on Wednesday evening,the Bill that is being fine-tuned will be discussed in the Cabinet on Thursday
Police cannot summon rowdies orally, says Karnataka high court
Govt schools in Karnataka lose out as English fever and image gap persist: Study
Skyrocketing egg prices burn teachers pockets to fuel midday meals in Karnataka
Skyrocketing prices of eggs are not just burning a hole in the pockets of regular consumers, but also teachers, who are paying from their own pockets to ensure its presence in midday meals
Panchamasali community protests for reservation
Police arrest leaders to prevent job aspirants protest; action condemned
The incident has led to widespread criticism, with various organisations, including AIDSO, AIDYO, AIMSS, Raita Sena Karnataka, AIKKMS, AIUTUC, and others strongly condemning the incident and terming it a murder of the democratic right to protest
HyderabadHubballi Express to run with LHB coaches and revised timings
Special debate on issues of North Karnataka initiated in Council
Kharge urges PM to approve 7,200-crore multi-village drinking water project for Kalaburagi and Bidar
Land conversion to be simplified soon, says Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda
With the amendment, there would be no requirement of land conversion if the plan of the construction is in tune with the master-plan
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with the Karnataka State Cricket Association president. A decision on allowing IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium will be made in the upcoming cabinet meeting. The government is committed to cricket and cricket fans. International cricket and IPL matches will return to Bengaluru.
Eating idli and vada will not help resolve leadership crisis
Smart India Hackathon concludes at VTU in Belagavi
Psychiatrist calls for awareness on handling depression and stress to avoid suicides
Four rescued tiger cubs die owing to infection and other causes at rehabilitation centre
Hassan murder case: Prime accused arrested
Mandya Deputy Commissioner inspects Cauvery river banks, orders measures to curb pollution
Tree felling for road widening: Environmentalists get public hearing cancelled
Govt. to initiate drinking water projects worth 1,000 crore in Belagavi
Works have started , says minister
District panel seeks complete coverage of guarantee schemes in tribal hamlets
Do not make awards your goal, says Deepa Bhasthi
Explained | What is Karnatakas new hate speech Bill?
The punishment for hate crime includes imprisonment from one to seven years, and a fine of 50,000.
The bill defines hate crime as communication of hate speech, by making, publishing or circulating or any act of promoting, propagating, inciting or abetting or attempting, such hate speech to cause disharmony
Farmer collapses during protest outside Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi
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DPR underway for doubling 263 km of Konkan Railway: Minister
Konkan Railway has a total route km of 739 km from Roha in Maharashtra to Thokur in Mangaluru of Karnataka, which passes through difficult terrain of Western Ghats
Kamal Haasan: Authenticity Is a Currency That Can Never Be Demonetized
A film rooted in coastal Karnatakas folklore like Kantara can electrify the whole country. A Malayalam mystery like Drishyam, where an ordinary man outwits extraordinary power, a Telugu saga like Baahubali or Pushpa becomes everyday vocabulary for Mumbai to Malaysia, says Kamal Haasan
Karnataka's Hate Speech Bill Tabled: What It Includes And Are Private Conversations Under Scanner?
According to the draft Bill, 'Hate Speech' is broadly defined as any expression made, published, or circulated.
Karnataka Govt Tables Hate Speech Bill with Up to 10-Year Jail Term
Any biases on the grounds of religion, race, caste or community, sex, gender, sexual orientation, place of birth, residence, language, disability, or tribe have also been categorised as hate speech
CM Urges PM To Approve MSP Procurement of Toor Dal Through NAFED and NCCF
Toor Dal has been sown across approximately 16.80 lakh hectares in Karnataka
Karnataka government stops Wine Education course
BENGALURU: Bengaluru, popular for its beer and wine culture, will soon lose its appeal to tourists seeking to enroll themselves in the wine making and pairing training course, as the state government has stopped offering the course. According to sources in Karnataka Grape and Wine Board, the state government had stopped the funding for the Wine Education Appreciation and Tasting Course (WEAT) for the past two years. The course was introduced by the state government in 2014, offering free classes for government hotel management students. Here they were being trained in wine making, pairing, food pairing, details of wine grape growing regions and their quality and exposure to international vineyards and breweries. From 2015 to 2024, 10,500 students were trained. The government spent Rs 6500 per student for training students from horticultural and hotel management colleges. The course which was being offered was similar to the wine and spirit education trust course offered in London. The course was training students up to Level-2 and then offering them a ground to apply for international universities for further training or internship in hotels and restaurant chains. But since the course has been stopped due to lack of funds, the students have been left out, an official seeking anonymity explained. The Board is now preparing a report to approach the government once again seeking it be included in the upcoming budget announcement for the benefit of students. The officials said that this is important was it not just offers exposure, but also helps them get scholarship for specialised training and helps in getting jobs. The WEAT course was held for a duration of 10 working hours, exposing students to 10 different types of wines. Experts from the field of wine and professionals trained in the courses were roped in for training students. The mininum age to join the course was 20 years of age Lecturers and working professionals were also given a window to participate in the training course, with the listed course fee. The course offered in Karnataka was on par with Wine and Spirit Education Trust course, offered in London, where the fee is over Rs 1.5 lakh. Some courses are also offered online, where the fees is Rs 11,000, but the wine bottles and pairing materials have to be additionally purchased. After undergoing this course, students have the options to either undertake higher studies or undergo internships to become chefs, wine tasters or even set up own wine business, the official added.
Mysuru English Theatre Festival from December 12 to 14
A series of compelling plays will be staged every evening at 6.30 pm.
Non-bailable & 10-year jail: Karnataka govt cracks down on hate speech with new law
Karnataka government has tabled the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, aiming to curb dissemination of content causing disharmony. The legislation proposes stringent punishments, including imprisonment up to 7 years and fines, for hate speech and crimes. It also empowers authorities to remove such material from online platforms.
India Art Festival returns to Bengaluru with 3,000 artworks and new voices
Rajendra Patils art platform returns with contemporary works, traditional forms, and a Karnataka-inspired landscape showcase
Bill to prevent hate speech and hate crime tabled in Karnataka assembly
Belagavi: The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill in the state Assembly. The bill has a provision for a fine of up to Rs one lakh and a jail term up to 10 years. The bill was cleared by the state cabinet on December 4. According to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
